Thursday, November 5th, 2009
I had a chance to visit the Ahwahnee in Yosemite this past weekend. The last time I was in the park I climbed Half Dome, had a beer and left without...
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Tomorrow's holiday is not just for the kids. While they are out filling their candy bags treat yourself to some ghoulish cocktails. Here are six...
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
As a huge fan of Campari I couldn't not be more delighted to see Aperol, its bitter yet slightly sweeter sibling introduced stateside. It adds...
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I just got back from Dallas, where everything from houses to flavor profiles of food and cocktails is bigger. Dallas is one of our top ten largest...
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I have never been a fan of the soju or sake that is often used here in pseudo wine cocktails, but I do love combining wine and booze. I have been on...
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I am exploring my new-found love for sushi with many types of wine. I even brought a Pinot Noir to my new favorite sushi place Kyoto Sushi on Van Ness...
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I remain impressed with a handful of winemakers from Lodi, even though they haven't managed to win me over to their Zins. I actually spent a fair...
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We should always admit that we all want to serve swank and impressive cocktails at home. It has been the case for a half century (if not more) and the...
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I just visited New Mexico for the first time, which is an easy flight from San Francisco and not at all culturally or climatically like Arizona. I...
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While I love some beers, I am not a fan of that light, pale style you often get in ethnic restaurants. I have gotten really into Japanese food...
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